About this movie
Roswell and Emily Gilbert were married for fifty-one years, but for the eight final years of their marriage Emily suffered from Alzheimer's disease and the bone disease osteoporosis. Often in pain, Emily begged to die. In March 1985, 75-year-old Roswell shot Emily in the head. He said it was an act of mercy, but he was tried for murder and convicted as the nation debated euthanasia.
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Quick facts
Year
1987
Runtime
1h 30m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 10.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
TV Movie, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Cast
alzheimer's disease
mercy killing
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Questions about Mercy or Murder?
How long is Mercy or Murder??
Mercy or Murder? has a runtime of 1h 30m (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Who directed Mercy or Murder??
Mercy or Murder? was directed by Steve Gethers and released in 1987.
What genre is Mercy or Murder??
Mercy or Murder? is a TV Movie, Drama film (1987).
Who stars in Mercy or Murder??
The cast of Mercy or Murder? includes Robert Young, Frances Reid, Eddie Albert, Marshall Colt, Michael Learned.
What is the TMDB rating for Mercy or Murder??
Mercy or Murder? has a TMDB rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 votes.
